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Congress slams BJP over rejection of Meenakshi Natarajans Rajya Sabha nomination

Senior Congress leaders alleged political interference and vote chori, and a delegation approached the Election Commission to file a petition over the issue

9 Jun 2026 9:03 pm
Maharashtra clears Navi Mumbai Metro expansion to connect Pendhar with international airport

The plans include a six-lane tunnel and elevated corridor between Ghodbunder Road and Bhayandar, along with expansion of Navi Mumbai Metro connectivity to the international airport.

9 Jun 2026 6:04 pm
Haryana launches auto-mutation system to make land records faster and transparent

The reform has reduced pending mutation cases by over 90 per cent in six months, making property ownership updates faster and more transparent

9 Jun 2026 3:53 pm
Tamil Nadu assures support for HD Hyundai's proposed shipyard project

Guidance Tamil Nadu, the state governments nodal agency for investment promotion, said the ministers visit was a signal of continuity, confidence and commitment to industry

9 Jun 2026 3:06 pm
Eight workers killed in molten iron accident at Vizag Steel Plant

According to officials, the accident occurred while molten iron, heated to around 1,600 degrees Celsius, was being moved in a bucket by a crane

8 Jun 2026 8:53 pm
Govt cuts PM Ujjwalasubsidy as domestic LPG cylinder cost surpasses 1,600

Currently, a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder costs 942 for the general consumer and 642 for the Ujjwala household in Delhi

8 Jun 2026 8:52 pm
CBI registers FIR in 397 crore Tamil Nadu transformer procurement scam

The FIR was registered pursuant to a Madras High Court order directing a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the procurement of 45,000 distribution transformers, which the Supreme Court later declined to stay

8 Jun 2026 6:53 pm
Kochi court allows ED access to SFIO documents in CMRL money laundering case

The case stems from an SFIO probe into alleged fictitious expenses and financial irregularities at CMRL

8 Jun 2026 5:59 pm
Dharavi project to follow Singapore and Hong Kong housing development model: Fadnavis

The project is a massive urban renewal initiative aimed at transforming the slum colony in central Mumbai into a modern, integrated township

8 Jun 2026 5:52 pm
20 TMC MPs write to Speaker backing NDA, triggering split in partys Lok Sabha unit

The move follows recent dissent within the partys West Bengal Assembly unit and raises questions about Mamata Banerjees grip over the organisation.

8 Jun 2026 5:02 pm
LPG price hike inevitable due to global crisis: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

We also feel very sad and sorry about the hike in gas cylinder prices, but before criticising, everyone should understand the situation in the entire world, Joshi said

7 Jun 2026 9:51 pm
From harvest to consumption: Why post-harvest management is central to food safety

Strengthening post-harvest management is not only an economic necessity, but also a critical component of a resilient, sustainable and safe food system

7 Jun 2026 9:32 am
Karnataka CM says Ramalinga Reddy resignation crisis resolved after talks

Reddy quit the Cabinet after alleging that a promise to assign him the Bengaluru Development portfolio was not fulfilled when portfolios were allocated in the newly formed government.

6 Jun 2026 10:08 am
2017 actress assault case victim moves Kerala HC for fresh probe into alleged memory card access

The petition alleges that the memory card was accessed three times between 2018 and 2021 and claims that the incident violated her privacy, dignity and right to justice under Article 21 of the Constitution

6 Jun 2026 8:00 am
India remains fastest-growing major economy despite global uncertainty : PM Modi on latest GDP numbers

Modi said that India achieved a 7.7% growth rate in FY26, with a 7.8% expansion in Q4, highlighting the effectiveness of his governments reforms, infrastructure development, and welfare measures

5 Jun 2026 9:57 pm
Centre asks states to nominate civil servants for knowledge-sharing program at Statue of Unity

The move came following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's observation during the 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries held in December 2025 at NITI Aayog here

4 Jun 2026 4:06 pm
Odisha explores digital donation platform for devotees of Puri Jagannath temple

The proposal also includes discussions on tax exemption and cyber fraud safeguards

4 Jun 2026 1:06 pm
Kerala CM pushes for fiscal reforms in White Paper, risks political backlash

Suggests changes affecting government employees, likely setting stage for a bruising political battle with the Opposition

4 Jun 2026 12:56 pm
White Paper on Keralam's finances reveals public debt of 5.07 lakh crore, pending liabilities of 48,733 crore

The report noted that capital expenditure on development remains among the lowest in the country

4 Jun 2026 12:06 pm
PM Modi to unveil projects worth 22,655-cr across Gujarat, Daman & Lakshadweep

The Prime Minister is expected to launch projects worth around 18,800 crore in Surat, 2,970 crore in Daman and 885 crore in Lakshadweep spanning roads, power transmission, industrial infrastructure, healthcare, civil aviation, etc.

4 Jun 2026 10:56 am
21 killed in fire in south Delhi hotel; several foreigners among dead

More than 40 people were rescued and rushed to hospital where 21 were declared brought dead

3 Jun 2026 2:05 pm
Odisha attracts Rs 48,330 crore investment potential at Gujarat investors meet

The state showcased its manufacturing-led growth strategy, MSME strength, skilled workforce, and infrastructure advantages during the Vadodara roadshow attended by more than 200 industry stakeholders.

8 May 2026 11:07 am
Bottom 50% of Nagaland households receive only 18% of total income: Report

The state recorded a Gini coefficient of 0.46, a measure commonly used for income inequality, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 indicates extreme inequality

8 May 2026 11:03 am
Delhi tops 19 metro cities in cognisable offences: NCRB

The data suggests that there was a 14.8 per cent decline in these serious crimes where police can arrest the accused without a warrant and initiate investigations without a magistrate's permission

7 May 2026 6:06 pm
Bengal Police seize vehicle in probe into killing of Suvendu Adhikaris aide

BJP leaders described the attack as targeted and premeditated, alleging TMC involvement and claiming the assailants specifically targeted Rath

7 May 2026 10:05 am
APTransco taps young tech talent to power next-gen grid transformation

Invites students from IITs and other premier institutions to solve real-time power transmission challenges

2 May 2026 7:08 pm
Karnataka rolls out internal SC reservation, clears recruitment of 56,432 posts

The revised policy aims to ensure equitable distribution among SC sub-groups while complying with legal limits set by the Supreme Court of India

28 Apr 2026 11:05 pm
Opposition blocking womens entry into politics, says Narendra Modi in Varanasi

Speaking at a Mahila Samelan in Varanasi, he defended the push for womens reservation through the Nari Shakti Vandan Act and criticised the failure of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha

28 Apr 2026 8:05 pm
Census 2027: Modi assures data confidentiality, urges all citizens to participate

In his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, the PM urged all citizens to participate in the process and make the Census 2027 a success.

26 Apr 2026 8:05 pm
Delhis air quality declines to poor

The air quality was recorded in the 'poor' category at 9 am, with an Air Quality Index reading of 238, the Central Pollution Control Board data showed

19 Apr 2026 10:04 am
VP to meet Sri Lankan top leadership, expand outreach to Indian-origin Tamil community: High Commissioner Jha

He is expected to address and engage with nearly 1.5 million Indian-origin Tamils living in Sri Lanka

18 Apr 2026 3:06 pm
Womens reservation bill defeated in Lok Sabha

Government fails to secure the two-third majority required to pass the law

17 Apr 2026 10:01 pm
Delhi CM flags scrappage; fitness at core of 4,000-cr EV policy push

CM Rekha Gupta calls for dealers to aid clean mobility push as draft policy mandates electric two- and three-wheelers from 2027-28 and links incentives to old vehicle scrapping

17 Apr 2026 9:43 pm
Telangana plans to set up EV charging stations in PPP mode across State

This dashboard wouldserve as a key tool for planning, monitoring progress and transparency in the establishment of EV centres, Rao added.

17 Apr 2026 8:06 pm
Andhra Pradesh secures 40,887 crore for developing Amaravati, eyes additional funding

There is no shortage of funds, but the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority still needs to secure about 43,000 crore

17 Apr 2026 8:04 pm
National Human Rights Commission calls for action taken report on TCS Nashik case

The human rights body asked for the report within seven days with details like the names of the accused in the registered FIRs

17 Apr 2026 8:03 pm
Udhayanidhi, DMK candidates clad in black shirts, burn copy of Delimitation Bill in protest

Tamil Nadu will not remain a mute spectator to the central government's attempt to strip away our rights, says Udhayanidhi

16 Apr 2026 2:04 pm
INDIA bloc must plan response to Constitution Amendment Bill together: J-K CM

they can say that delimitation will benefit us. However, under that delimitation, attempts were made to benefit a single party or its supporters, says Omar Abdullah

15 Apr 2026 2:37 pm
India to defend its case in the US Section 301 probes this week

New Delhi is of the view that USTR investigations into excess capacity and forced labour lack factual basis; government and industry to submit formal rebuttals by April 15 deadline

12 Apr 2026 8:03 pm
Anant Ambani marks 31st birthday with donations to temples and social causes in Gujarat

These include donations to major temples such as Dwarka, Somnath Temple and Ambaji Temple, along with support for education, healthcare and rural welfare.

10 Apr 2026 8:06 am
Commercial LPG at 500/kg jars Pune belt as Maharashtra govt asserts supply is stable

Sharp spike in Talegaon, Chakan and Pimpri-Chinchwad hits small units and migrant workers; government claims adequate supply while locals report black marketing and production cuts

7 Apr 2026 7:02 pm
Kerala on razors edge as LDF-UDF fight goes down to the wire

Campaign ends with LDF pitting organisation muscle against UDF, which is seeking to harvest voter fatigue after a decade of Left rule

7 Apr 2026 4:02 pm
India's March fuel consumption rises, LPG sales drop

The country is facing its worst LPG supply crisis in decades due to shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israeli war with Iran

7 Apr 2026 10:01 am
Climate change drives weather swings, worries Kashmir apple farmers

In key apple-producing areas such as Shopian, temperatures remained below 15 degrees Celsius, raising concerns about the impact on pollination.

6 Apr 2026 7:05 pm
TN will never accept Hindi imposition, says Udhayanidhi Stalin

Claiming that the Centre was forcing Tamil Nadu to implement the National Education Policy, paving the way for thrusting Hindi upon the state, he said accepting the NEP would mean allowing the Centre to thrust Hindi upon Tamil Nadu

6 Apr 2026 12:06 pm
Telangana to introduce new temple norms to preserve sanctity

Basara Gnana Saraswathi temple to be developed with 225 cr

4 Apr 2026 8:07 pm
If no ethanol-blending, India would have imported 4.5 crore barrels of crude oil: PM Modi

At the inauguration of Phase I of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, PM Modi thanked sugarcane farmers for contributing to the 20% ethanol blending in petrol

28 Mar 2026 4:02 pm
MoD inks contracts to buy Tunguska Air Defence Missile System from Russia for 445 cr

It has also signed contract for depo level inspection of Indian Navys P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft

27 Mar 2026 6:09 pm
CIK raids 11 locations across Kashmir in LeT-linked transnational module investigation

According to investigators, the module has a transnational dimension and is being directed by handlers operating from across the border, particularly in Bangladesh and Pakistan

26 Mar 2026 3:06 pm
Jaishankar in France for G7 meet; West Asia crisis tops agenda

The external affairs minister will visit Abbaye des-Vaux-de-Cernay in France on March 26 and 27 to participate in the G7 foreign ministers meeting with partner countries

26 Mar 2026 11:06 am